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Rafael Nadal Parera (IPA: [rafa'el na'ðal]) (born June 3, 1986) is a Spanish professional tennis player who has been ranked World No. 1 since August 18, 2008. He has won five Grand Slam singles titles and the 2008 Olympic gold medal in singles. He has captured the last four French Open singles titles, joining Björn Borg in 2008 as the only men... Full Article

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Rafael Nadal of Spain jubilates after beating his compatriot Guillermo Garcia-Lopez during their second round tennis match at the 2011 Shanghai Rolex Masters tournament at the Qizhong Tennis Center in Shanghai on October 12, 2011. Nadal won 6-3, 6-2.
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  1. Rafael Nadal of Spain jubilates after beating his compatriot Guillermo Garcia-Lopez during their second round tennis match at the 2011 Shanghai Rolex Masters tournament at the Qizhong Tennis Center in Shanghai on October 12, 2011. Nadal won 6-3, 6-2. Getty Images logo Getty Images 1 week ago

    Rafael Nadal of Spain jubilates after beating his compatriot Guillermo Garcia-Lopez during their second round tennis match at the 2011 Shanghai Rolex Masters tournament at the Qizhong Tennis Center in Shanghai on October 12, 2011. Nadal won 6-3, 6-2.

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  2. Rafael Nadal of Spain returns a shot against Guillermo Garcia-Lopez of Spain during their second round match at the 2011 Shanghai Rolex Masters tournament at the Qizhong Tennis Center in Shanghai on October 12, 2011. Getty Images logo Getty Images 1 week ago

    Rafael Nadal of Spain returns a shot against Guillermo Garcia-Lopez of Spain during their second round match at the 2011 Shanghai Rolex Masters tournament at the Qizhong Tennis Center in Shanghai on October 12, 2011.

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  3. World number two Rafael Nadal of Spain waves to the crowd after his defeat in the men's doubles event at the 2011 Shanghai Rolex Masters tournament at the Qizhong Tennis Center in Shanghai on October 11, 2011. Nadal arrived in Shanghai after his defeat to Andy Murray of Britain in the... Getty Images logo Getty Images 2 weeks ago

    World number two Rafael Nadal of Spain waves to the crowd after his defeat in the men's doubles event at the 2011 Shanghai Rolex Masters tournament at the Qizhong Tennis Center in Shanghai on October 11, 2011. Nadal arrived in Shanghai after his defeat to Andy Murray of Britain in the...

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  4. Former women's tennis player Martina Hingis (C) attends the match between Novak Djokovic of Serbia and Rafael Nadal of Spain in the men's final match on day 14 of the 2012 Australian Open tennis tournament on January 29, 2012. Getty Images logo Getty Images 3 weeks ago

    Former women's tennis player Martina Hingis (C) attends the match between Novak Djokovic of Serbia and Rafael Nadal of Spain in the men's final match on day 14 of the 2012 Australian Open tennis tournament on January 29, 2012.

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  5. Novak Djokovic of Serbia celebrates after victory in his men's singles final match against Rafael Nadal of Spain on the twelfth day of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne early January 30, 2012. Djokovic won 5-7. 6-4. 6-2. 6-7. 7-5. IMAGE STRICTLY. Getty Images logo Getty Images 3 weeks ago

    Novak Djokovic of Serbia celebrates after victory in his men's singles final match against Rafael Nadal of Spain on the twelfth day of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne early January 30, 2012. Djokovic won 5-7. 6-4. 6-2. 6-7. 7-5. IMAGE STRICTLY.

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  6. Rafael Nadal of Spain gestures while playing Novak Djokovic of Serbia in the men's final match on day 14 of the 2012 Australian Open tennis tournament early on January 30, 2012. Djokovic won the championship 5-7, 6-4, 6-2, 6-7, 7-5. IMAGE STRICTLY. Getty Images logo Getty Images 3 weeks ago

    Rafael Nadal of Spain gestures while playing Novak Djokovic of Serbia in the men's final match on day 14 of the 2012 Australian Open tennis tournament early on January 30, 2012. Djokovic won the championship 5-7, 6-4, 6-2, 6-7, 7-5. IMAGE STRICTLY.

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  7. Friends and family from the player's box (R) cheer on Novak Djokovic of Serbia (bottom L) as he plays Rafael Nadal of Spain in the men's final match on day 14 of the 2012 Australian Open tennis tournament early on January 30, 2012. Djokovic won the championship 5-7, 6-4, 6-2, 6-7, 7-5. ... Getty Images logo Getty Images 3 weeks ago

    Friends and family from the player's box (R) cheer on Novak Djokovic of Serbia (bottom L) as he plays Rafael Nadal of Spain in the men's final match on day 14 of the 2012 Australian Open tennis tournament early on January 30, 2012. Djokovic won the championship 5-7, 6-4, 6-2, 6-7, 7-5. ...

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  8. Novak Djokovic of Serbia (L) embraces Rafael Nadal of Spain at the net after the men's final match on day 14 of the 2012 Australian Open tennis tournament early on January 30, 2012. Djokovic won the championship 5-7, 6-4, 6-2, 6-7, 7-5. IMAGE STRICTLY. Getty Images logo Getty Images 3 weeks ago

    Novak Djokovic of Serbia (L) embraces Rafael Nadal of Spain at the net after the men's final match on day 14 of the 2012 Australian Open tennis tournament early on January 30, 2012. Djokovic won the championship 5-7, 6-4, 6-2, 6-7, 7-5. IMAGE STRICTLY.

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  9. Novak Djokovic of Serbia (bottom C) shouts in front of the player's box as he celebrates his victory over Rafael Nadal of Spain in the men's final match on day 14 of the 2012 Australian Open tennis tournament early on January 30, 2012. Djokovic won the championship 5-7, 6-4, 6-2, 6-7, 7-5. Getty Images logo Getty Images 3 weeks ago

    Novak Djokovic of Serbia (bottom C) shouts in front of the player's box as he celebrates his victory over Rafael Nadal of Spain in the men's final match on day 14 of the 2012 Australian Open tennis tournament early on January 30, 2012. Djokovic won the championship 5-7, 6-4, 6-2, 6-7, 7-5.

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  10. Novak Djokovic of Serbia (L) walks past Rafael Nadal of Spain between games in the men's final match on day 14 of the 2012 Australian Open tennis tournament early on January 30, 2012. Djokovic won the championship 5-7, 6-4, 6-2, 6-7, 7-5. IMAGE STRICTLY. Getty Images logo Getty Images 3 weeks ago

    Novak Djokovic of Serbia (L) walks past Rafael Nadal of Spain between games in the men's final match on day 14 of the 2012 Australian Open tennis tournament early on January 30, 2012. Djokovic won the championship 5-7, 6-4, 6-2, 6-7, 7-5. IMAGE STRICTLY.

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  11. Novak Djokovic of Serbia gestures as he addresses a press conference with The Norman Brooks Challenge Trophy after victory in his men's singles final match against Rafael Nadal of Spain on the twelfth day of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne early January 30, 2012. ... Getty Images logo Getty Images 3 weeks ago

    Novak Djokovic of Serbia gestures as he addresses a press conference with The Norman Brooks Challenge Trophy after victory in his men's singles final match against Rafael Nadal of Spain on the twelfth day of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne early January 30, 2012. ...

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  12. Novak Djokovic of Serbia kisses the trophy after his victory over Rafael Nadal of Spain in the men's final match on day 14 of the 2012 Australian Open tennis tournament early on January 30, 2012. Djokovic won the championship 5-7, 6-4, 6-2, 6-7, 7-5. IMAGE STRICTLY. Getty Images logo Getty Images 3 weeks ago

    Novak Djokovic of Serbia kisses the trophy after his victory over Rafael Nadal of Spain in the men's final match on day 14 of the 2012 Australian Open tennis tournament early on January 30, 2012. Djokovic won the championship 5-7, 6-4, 6-2, 6-7, 7-5. IMAGE STRICTLY.

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  13. Novak Djokovic of Serbia (R) is presented with the trophy by Australian tennis legend Rod Laver (C) as he celebrates after victory in his men's singles final match against Rafael Nadal of Spain (C) on the twelfth day of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne early January... Getty Images logo Getty Images 3 weeks ago

    Novak Djokovic of Serbia (R) is presented with the trophy by Australian tennis legend Rod Laver (C) as he celebrates after victory in his men's singles final match against Rafael Nadal of Spain (C) on the twelfth day of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne early January...

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  14. Tennis legend Rod Laver (C) poses with runner up Rafael Nadal of Spain (R) and winner Novak Djokovic of Serbia (L) after the men's final match on day 14 of the 2012 Australian Open tennis tournament early on January 30, 2012. Djokovic won the championship 5-7, 6-4, 6-2, 6-7, 7-5. IMAGE... Getty Images logo Getty Images 3 weeks ago

    Tennis legend Rod Laver (C) poses with runner up Rafael Nadal of Spain (R) and winner Novak Djokovic of Serbia (L) after the men's final match on day 14 of the 2012 Australian Open tennis tournament early on January 30, 2012. Djokovic won the championship 5-7, 6-4, 6-2, 6-7, 7-5. IMAGE...

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  15. Novak Djokovic of Serbia poses with The Norman Brookes Challenge Cup in the players locker room as he celebrates after victory in his men's singles final match against Rafael Nadal of Spain on the twelfth day of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne early January 30, 2012. ... Getty Images logo Getty Images 3 weeks ago

    Novak Djokovic of Serbia poses with The Norman Brookes Challenge Cup in the players locker room as he celebrates after victory in his men's singles final match against Rafael Nadal of Spain on the twelfth day of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne early January 30, 2012. ...

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  16. Tennis legend Rod Laver (L) speaks to runner up Rafael Nadal of Spain (C) at the awards ceremony as winner Novak Djokovic of Serbia (R) waves after the men's final match on day 14 of the 2012 Australian Open tennis tournament early on January 30, 2012. Djokovic won the championship 5-7,... Getty Images logo Getty Images 3 weeks ago

    Tennis legend Rod Laver (L) speaks to runner up Rafael Nadal of Spain (C) at the awards ceremony as winner Novak Djokovic of Serbia (R) waves after the men's final match on day 14 of the 2012 Australian Open tennis tournament early on January 30, 2012. Djokovic won the championship 5-7,...

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  17. Tennis legend Rod Laver (L) presents the winner's trophy to Rafael Nadal of Spain (R) at the awards ceremony following his victory over Rafael Nadal of Spain in the men's final match on day 14 of the 2012 Australian Open tennis tournament early on January 30, 2012. Djokovic won the... Getty Images logo Getty Images 3 weeks ago

    Tennis legend Rod Laver (L) presents the winner's trophy to Rafael Nadal of Spain (R) at the awards ceremony following his victory over Rafael Nadal of Spain in the men's final match on day 14 of the 2012 Australian Open tennis tournament early on January 30, 2012. Djokovic won the...

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  18. A member of the crowd cheers and holds the racket of Novak Djokovic of Serbia after he caught it following the end of play against Rafael Nadal of Spain in the men's final match on day 14 of the 2012 Australian Open tennis tournament early on January 30, 2012. Djokovic won the... Getty Images logo Getty Images 3 weeks ago

    A member of the crowd cheers and holds the racket of Novak Djokovic of Serbia after he caught it following the end of play against Rafael Nadal of Spain in the men's final match on day 14 of the 2012 Australian Open tennis tournament early on January 30, 2012. Djokovic won the...

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  19. Rafael Nadal of Spain gestures as he speaks at the awards ceremony following his loss to Novak Djokovic of Serbia in the men's final match on day 14 of the 2012 Australian Open tennis tournament early on January 30, 2012. Djokovic won the championship 5-7, 6-4, 6-2, 6-7, 7-5. IMAGE... Getty Images logo Getty Images 3 weeks ago

    Rafael Nadal of Spain gestures as he speaks at the awards ceremony following his loss to Novak Djokovic of Serbia in the men's final match on day 14 of the 2012 Australian Open tennis tournament early on January 30, 2012. Djokovic won the championship 5-7, 6-4, 6-2, 6-7, 7-5. IMAGE...

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  20. Rafael Nadal of Spain gestures as he speaks at the awards ceremony, holding his runner up plate, as the winner's trophy (L) is pictured before it is presented to winner Novak Djokovic of Serbia in the men's final match on day 14 of the 2012 Australian Open tennis tournament early on... Getty Images logo Getty Images 3 weeks ago

    Rafael Nadal of Spain gestures as he speaks at the awards ceremony, holding his runner up plate, as the winner's trophy (L) is pictured before it is presented to winner Novak Djokovic of Serbia in the men's final match on day 14 of the 2012 Australian Open tennis tournament early on...

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  21. Novak Djokovic of Serbia (R) and Rafael Nadal of Spain (L) look exhausted before the start of the awards ceremony following the men's final match on day 14 of the 2012 Australian Open tennis tournament early on January 30, 2012. Djokovic won the championship 5-7, 6-4, 6-2, 6-7, 7-5. ... Getty Images logo Getty Images 3 weeks ago

    Novak Djokovic of Serbia (R) and Rafael Nadal of Spain (L) look exhausted before the start of the awards ceremony following the men's final match on day 14 of the 2012 Australian Open tennis tournament early on January 30, 2012. Djokovic won the championship 5-7, 6-4, 6-2, 6-7, 7-5. ...

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  22. Novak Djokovic of Serbia adjusts his racquet during his men's singles final match against Rafael Nadal of Spain on the twelfth day of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne early on January 30, 2012. Getty Images logo Getty Images 3 weeks ago

    Novak Djokovic of Serbia adjusts his racquet during his men's singles final match against Rafael Nadal of Spain on the twelfth day of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne early on January 30, 2012.

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  23. Novak Djokovic of Serbia (front) speaks at the awards ceremony as tennis legend Rod Laver (back L) and runner up Rafael Nadal of Spain (R) look on following the men's final match on day 14 of the 2012 Australian Open tennis tournament early on January 30, 2012. Djokovic won the... Getty Images logo Getty Images 3 weeks ago

    Novak Djokovic of Serbia (front) speaks at the awards ceremony as tennis legend Rod Laver (back L) and runner up Rafael Nadal of Spain (R) look on following the men's final match on day 14 of the 2012 Australian Open tennis tournament early on January 30, 2012. Djokovic won the...

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  24. Novak Djokovic of Serbia poses with ball kids and the trophy after his victory over Rafael Nadal of Spain in the men's final match on day 14 of the 2012 Australian Open tennis tournament early on January 30, 2012. Djokovic won the championship 5-7, 6-4, 6-2, 6-7, 7-5. IMAGE STRICTLY. Getty Images logo Getty Images 3 weeks ago

    Novak Djokovic of Serbia poses with ball kids and the trophy after his victory over Rafael Nadal of Spain in the men's final match on day 14 of the 2012 Australian Open tennis tournament early on January 30, 2012. Djokovic won the championship 5-7, 6-4, 6-2, 6-7, 7-5. IMAGE STRICTLY.

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  25. Novak Djokovic of Serbia (L) holds the winner's trophy as runner up Rafael Nadal of Spain holds his plate at the awards ceremony for the men's final match on day 14 of the 2012 Australian Open tennis tournament early on January 30, 2012. Djokovic won the championship 5-7, 6-4, 6-2, 6-7,... Getty Images logo Getty Images 3 weeks ago

    Novak Djokovic of Serbia (L) holds the winner's trophy as runner up Rafael Nadal of Spain holds his plate at the awards ceremony for the men's final match on day 14 of the 2012 Australian Open tennis tournament early on January 30, 2012. Djokovic won the championship 5-7, 6-4, 6-2, 6-7,...

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Rafael Nadal of Spain jubilates after beating his compatriot Guillermo Garcia-Lopez during their second round tennis match at the 2011 Shanghai Rolex Masters tournament at the Qizhong Tennis Center in Shanghai on October 12, 2011. Nadal won 6-3, 6-2.

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  1. For him it’s good to say nothing
    – Rafael Nadal SOURCE: EURweb 1 month ago
  2. Only 12 coaches will get the opportunity to win gold for their country. I've been reading tennis ace Rafael Nadal's book and he puts his gold medal win in Beijing up there as a career high. No one can take that away from you. It's certainly something to work towards and we'll be doing everything in our ...
    SOURCE: Gulfnews 2 months ago
  3. Probably I am wrong telling that to [the media], especially because these things can stay, must stay in the locker room
    – Rafael Nadal SOURCE: Espn.co.uk 1 month ago
  4. I really don't understand what happened, but I am really happy that today I was ready to play ... I was much more scared about the first match than the rest, because now I have 48 hours to the next match.
    – Rafael Nadal SOURCE: Courier Press 1 month ago
  5. I was sitting on a chair in the hotel, I felt like a crack on the knee ... really strange
    – Rafael Nadal SOURCE: Detroit Free Press 1 month ago
  6. What I said I said. Probably I am wrong telling that to you (the press), especially because these things can stay, must stay, in the locker room
    – Rafael Nadal SOURCE: The Roar 1 month ago
  7. I always had a fantastic relationship with Roger. I still have a fantastic relationship with Roger. That's what it should be, in my opinion. Don't create crazy histories about what I said yesterday, please. We can have different views about how the tour needs to work. That's all.
    – Rafael Nadal SOURCE: SuperSport 1 month ago
  8. Yesterday afternoon happened the more strange thing ever happen to me ... I stand up. I felt the knee a little bit strange…the knee stays with unbelievable pain…I have no movement on the knee.
    – Rafael Nadal SOURCE: Tennis-X.com 1 month ago
  9. I started the match with a little bit of scare at the beginning and nervous because I was really disappointed yesterday ... After the first 10 games that was scare, I started to play with normal conditions…The best thing is I felt the knee very well.
    – Rafael Nadal SOURCE: Tennis-X.com 1 month ago
  10. It’s easy to say I do not say anything, everything is positive and I stay ‘a gentleman’ while others burn
    – Rafael Nadal SOURCE: World Tennis Magazine 1 month ago
  11. Maybe (Federer) has got a super body and he’ll finish his career like a rose. Neither myself nor (Andy) Murray nor (Novak) Djokovic will finish fresh as a rose
    – Rafael Nadal SOURCE: World Tennis Magazine 1 month ago
  12. You know, what I said ... I feel sorry for say[ing] that, especially to you. Because when I say that, I have to say him personally. But that's it.
    – Rafael Nadal SOURCE: ESPN 1 month ago
  13. These things can stay, must stay in the locker room
    – Rafael Nadal SOURCE: iAfrica.com 1 month ago
  14. I was much more scared about the first match than the rest, because today now I have 48 hours to the next match
    – Rafael Nadal SOURCE: CNN 1 month ago
  15. Always it’s very, very close match against John because with his serve he arrives to the tiebreak and you play under pressure all the time.
    – Rafael Nadal SOURCE: Bleacher Report 1 month ago
  16. It's easy to say I do not say any-thing, everything is positive and I stay 'a gentleman' while others burn
    – Rafael Nadal SOURCE: Edmonton Journal 1 month ago
  17. We each have our opinion and perhaps he likes the circuit. I like it too and it is better than the majority of sports. But that does not mean it can't be better and that things which are bad cannot be changed
    – Rafael Nadal SOURCE: DNA India 1 month ago
  18. Djokovic is the best because he had a fantastic last year ... He’s number one and deserves to be there. I’ll be fighting every moment to try to compete against everybody with positive chances of victory. I’m healthy and ready to work hard.
    – Rafael Nadal SOURCE: The Express Tribune Pakistan 1 month ago
  19. I didn’t have the perfect preparation in Mallorca during December because I had the problem with my shoulder ... I had injury for two weeks. But after that I started very slow in Abu Dhabi, and in Doha I felt much better than what I thought. It was a very positive tournament for me. I’m very happy about...
    – Rafael Nadal SOURCE: Tennis-X.com 1 month ago
  20. He (Federer) likes the circuit. I like the circuit
    – Rafael Nadal SOURCE: Stuff.co.nz 1 month ago
  21. When you are talking about Davis Cup, when you are talking about grand slams, when you are talking about the calendar, when you are talking about a lot of things that can be better for the tour... most of the players think that's the right way
    – Rafael Nadal SOURCE: Independent Online (South Africa) 1 month ago
  22. No match is won beforehand. Somebody has to play first and I'm going to be the first to try and win that first point for Spain
    – Rafael Nadal SOURCE: San Diego Union-Tribune 2 months ago
  23. It's always a very special feeling. We all want to play our best and win
    – Rafael Nadal SOURCE: Sport24.co.za 2 months ago
  24. It's a pleasure playing in front of the Spanish people
    – Rafael Nadal SOURCE: Sport24.co.za 2 months ago
  25. is one of the countries to which I would least mind losing, because I regard those we are facing as friends
    – Rafael Nadal SOURCE: Sport24.co.za 2 months ago